What does a person see in WhatsApp if they are on the blacklist - briefly?
If you have been added to someone's blacklist on WhatsApp, you will not be able to see their last seen or online status. Additionally, your messages will only show one checkmark, indicating they were sent but not delivered, and you won't be able to view their profile picture.
What does a person see in WhatsApp if they are on the blacklist - in detail?
When a user is added to another person's blacklist on WhatsApp, several changes occur in their interaction with that individual. The primary purpose of this feature is to provide users with control over their communications and privacy. Here’s a detailed look at what happens when someone blocks you on WhatsApp:
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Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and will show only one checkmark (indicating that it was sent, but not received). The blocked user will not see any checkmarks for their messages. Additionally, if the blocked user tries to send a message containing media like images or videos, WhatsApp will notify them with an error message stating that the message was not delivered.
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Calls: Voice and video calls from the blocked user will fail to connect. The blocked user will see a notification indicating that their call did not go through, but they will not receive any specific information about why the call failed.
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Status Updates: The blocked user will no longer be able to view the status updates (stories) of the person who has blocked them. This means that any photos, videos, or text updates shared in the status will be invisible to the blocked user.
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Profile Picture and Information: The profile picture and other information such as the "last seen" status, online status, and about section will not be visible to the blocked user. They will see a default blank profile picture and no additional details.
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Group Interaction: If both users are part of the same WhatsApp group, the blocked user can still send messages to the group, but their messages may appear differently or be restricted in some way depending on the group settings. The administrator of the group has control over whether the blocked user's messages are visible to other members.
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Notifications: The blocked user will not receive any specific notification informing them that they have been blocked. WhatsApp does not provide a direct indication of being added to someone’s blacklist, leaving users to infer this based on the absence of message delivery confirmations and failed calls.
In summary, when a person is on another user's blacklist in WhatsApp, their messages will not be delivered, calls will fail, they won't see status updates or profile information, and there will be no explicit notification that they have been blocked. This design aims to protect the privacy of users while maintaining a seamless communication experience for those who are not on each other’s blacklists.